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B.C. to announce plan for access to diabetes drug Ozempic, hyped for weight loss
Adrian Dix said in January that the government would be investigating why almost 10% of prescriptions for the drug in B.C. were filled for American citizens.
Rise in TTC violence sign of failure to address poverty, mental illness: psychiatrist
The TTC has also said it’s critical to address underlying social issues.

Several southern Ontario public health units warn whooping cough on the rise

Normally caseloads are in the single digits for these regions, but dozens have popped up so far this year.
FPs among top groups of doctors who considered suicide in the past year: survey

The Medscape survey also found physicians were twice as likely than the general population to have suicide ideation.
Idaho hospital to stop baby deliveries, partly over politics

The decision to discontinue providing obstetrical services was emotional and difficult, hospital officials said in a news release.
Toronto updates decriminalization request, asks to exempt all drugs, include youth

The city’s submission, an update to its initial January 2022 request, indicates Toronto wants the federal agency to go further than the exemption it recently granted to British Columbia under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Saskatchewan family doctors say provincial budget short on needed reforms

While he welcomes new funding for healthcare, SMA president Dr. John Gjevre said it has been frustrating to watch other provinces make program changes that doctors in Saskatchewan have long asked for.
Ontario doctors blast province for ending healthcare for uninsured residents

The Ontario Medical Association said it first learned of the pending suspension on Friday.
Massachusetts governor: Pharmacies must stock abortion pills

The action comes as a federal judge in Texas is considering a lawsuit that would overturn decades-old federal approval of the drug.
The (pharmacy) funny pages: Texting like a PharmD

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